Aviation in Warfare

Aviation in Warfare

After the roar of the 1920s, aviation was finally gaining a reputation that allowed it to thrive. Little did the world know that just around the corner, aviation would be pressed to carry out some of the greatest atrocities war had seen. As air power went to war like never before, individuals dealt with the positives, negatives, advantages, and disadvantages of robust aircraft in war. The United States went head to head in warfare against Japan, and fought battles over the Pacific that previously would have been impossible due to the lack of advancements and technology in aviation. Using the New York Times #1 Bestseller Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand, we will gain an understanding as to how and why aviation was such a crucial instrument in this unprecedented war.

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Unbroken:An Olympian's Journey from Airman to Castaway to Captiveby Laura Hillenbrand​Laura Hillenbrand tells the story of a former Olympian's courage, cunning, and fortitude following his plane crash in enemy territory. ​